9780265282984 - Catalogue of Books: Added to the Radcliffe Library, Oxford University Museum, During the Year 1874 (Classic Reprint) de Author, Unknown (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history and knowledge of medicine in ancient Egypt compiled by a renowned expert. It draws connections to the broader practices of the period in the Nile Valley, and the author provides contextual insight into the country and its culture to enhance the focus on the field, practices and impact of the time period. Thematic depth is added through discussions of the most important discoveries and practices, including surgical instruments, treatments for a range of conditions, the process of mummification, and the role of women in medicine. Insights from the author's research into the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus are also included, which broadens the discussion to incorporate the treatment of trauma and includes illustrations. This volume offers a complete and detailed overview of ancient Egyptian medicine, the practices of the time, and the tools and techniques that were available to medical practitioners during the period. It is an essential resource for academics, students, and anyone interested in the history of medicine. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.